Archive - 2013 - Obituary

August 15th

August 15, 2013

Bill Estes, known to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Papa, passed on to a better place Aug. 9, 2013. Though he will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him, we know Bill is in Heaven looking back on his life and saying, with his usual grin, â€śmy cup runneth over.â€ť

August 15, 2013

He was born July 16, 1931, in Mitchell County, Texas, to Tennie and W.D. Hays. Clarence was a member of United Methodist Church in Coahoma. He graduated from Coahoma High School in 1948. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and retired July 31, 1971. While serving our country, he received three commendation medals.

August 15, 2013

Colette Schraeder, 92, of St. Lawrence died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Raj officiating. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery.

A rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at St. Lawrence Cahtolic Church.

She was born Feb. 20, 1921, in Ballinger, Texas, and married A.W. Schraeder on Nov. 18, 1940, in Olfen, Texas. He preceded her in death Dec. 23, 2002.

August 15, 2013

Merly Mae Jackson, 76, of Big Spring died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at her home. No services will be held.
She was born July 8, 1937, to Jewel and Claud Cooper in Pittsburgh, Texas. She came to Big Spring in 1960 from Pittsburgh.

Also in 1960, she married Oscar "Hot Shot" Jackson Jr. He preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of Baker's Chapel A.M.E. Church. Before retiring in 2010, she worked for Scenic Mountain Medical Center for 36 years.

August 15, 2013

Robert Dale "Bobby" Hutcheson, 51, of Big Spring died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at his residence. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Salvation Army Building located at 811 W. Fifth St. in Big Spring.

He was born March 17, 1962, in Big Spring to JoAnn and Bob Hutcheson. He was a lifelong resident of Big Spring. He married Robbin on May 22, 1981, in Bastrop, Texas.

August 14th

August 14, 2013

Don Yates, of Weatherford, formerly of Big Spring went to be with the Lord on Aug. 5, 2013.

He was born to Arthur and Nettie Yates on June 27, 1927, in Big Spring. He was preceded in death by Jean Yates, his wife of 45 years. They raised three children, Phil Elliott, Deanna Rogers and Donna Kay.

He was active in the Baptist church and numerous civic endeavors. Don wore many "hats" during his lifetime, but was always ready to lend a hand to friends or neighbors.

August 14, 2013

Albert Carl Christianson, 87, of Big Spring died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, in the Mitchell County Hospital. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Memorial Park.

He was born Jan. 28, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., to Luisa and John Christianson. He married Irene Ruiz in Alice, Texas, in 1977. She preceded him in death Oct. 22, 2010. Moving to Big Spring in 1980, he was a long time resident of Howard County.